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I am sooooo excited! I just...

...ordered my first sewing machine ever!! I got a great deal from the research I have done and according to reviews, it's an awesome machine, especially for beginners!!! I got a Brother XL2600i 25 stitch free-arm sewing machine for $75($85 with tax and shipping). I can't wait to get it!!!!
Does anyone have the same machine? Have any tips??

As far as tips go, buy a seam ripper. Be prepared to mess up. Take your time. Have fun! :) Try simple projects like sewing two pieces of fabric together with a 1/4 inch seam allowance for a few hours BEFORE you try to tackle a real project

Thanks! I plan to practice on some more receiving blankets before I break into the fabric. Granted all of my fabric was only a buck, but the prices are going back up after today so I have to be careful. I have never used a machine before, so I'm nervous lol I tried my mil's dinosaur of a machine a few years back and that sucker just tore things to shreds(it's a Kenmore and it's like 35 years old or so. Lol). That one died recently, so hopefully this one is nicer to me. Lol

Quoting The_Monster_Mom:

As far as tips go, buy a seam ripper. Be prepared to mess up. Take your time. Have fun! :) Try simple projects like sewing two pieces of fabric together with a 1/4 inch seam allowance for a few hours BEFORE you try to tackle a real project

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